Dreaming of making a difference half a world away

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Uploaded by on Feb 19, 2009

Global National
Published: Friday, November 09, 2007
OTTAWA -- It began when Seb Oran and Sandra Gattola saw an article about how bicycles are helping transform the lives of people in Africa. Inspired by what they read in the midst of their busy work and family lives, the two Ottawa friends decided to get involved. It was a chance as they put it "to give something back." Little did they know how complex and rewarding the mission they were embarking on would be.

Partnering with a group in Namibia, Oran and Gattola started up an Ottawa chapter of Bicycles for Humanity, an organization that collects used bicycles and sends them to Africa. On arrival the container of bikes is transported to a community where the bicycles are used by volunteers to support people affected by HIV/AIDS.

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